Planning your wedding at Blake Hall should feel simple and enjoyable. Here you’ll find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the venue, your wedding day and the experience.
We understand that planning your wedding comes with lots of questions.
Below you’ll find answers to some of the most common queries about weddings at Blake Hall. If there’s anything you’d like to discuss further, our team is always happy to help.
Yes. Blake Hall is an exclusive use wedding venue in Essex, meaning the entire venue — including the barns, gardens, and grounds — is yours for the duration of your wedding day. There are no other weddings or events taking place, giving you complete privacy and a truly personalised wedding experience.
Blake Hall wedding venue in Ongar, Essex can accommodate up to 150 guests for your wedding ceremony and wedding breakfast, with space for up to 200 guests in the evening. Our beautifully restored barns and landscaped gardens allow your guests to move comfortably throughout the day.
Yes — there is ample on-site parking available for guests.
The spacious surroundings of the Barns offer ample opportunity for guests to stretch their legs. In the interest of safety and timings, guests are requested to remain within this area. There are many areas within the beautifully landscaped gardens and wildflower meadow for photographic opportunities.
You can arrange a private viewing by contacting the Blake Hall team or using the enquiry form on the website.
Yes. Blake Hall offers both indoor and outdoor wedding ceremony options. Couples may choose a romantic outdoor ceremony under the canopy of the Saddlery, or an indoor ceremony within our Hay Barn. Both options offer stunning backdrops for your vows and photography and this flexibility makes it one of the most sought-after Essex wedding venues for both indoor and outdoor celebrations.
No surprises. All fees and charges are clearly outlined in your initial quote and discussed at your first meeting.
We’re committed to transparent, up-front pricing to make planning stress-free.
Download a brochure to get an initial quote for your wedding day.
You and your suppliers will have access to the barns and grounds from 9am on your wedding day, giving you plenty of time to set up and prepare.
Absolutely! Well-behaved dogs on leads are very welcome to join your ceremony and feature in your wedding photos.
Blake Hall does not host weddings during January or February, but we are open for viewings, show rounds, and planning meetings during these months.
Our full terms and conditions are available upon request or can be viewed here.
To ensure a consistently high standard of food and service, we work with our trusted catering partner, Waters Edge Catering, for most of our weddings.
We also offer dry hire options if you wish to bring in your own team. View dry hire details.
Yes — the venue includes a licensed bar for the evening reception.
Yes — Blake Hall offers several accommodation options within the estate, including:
There are a variety of nearby hotels, pubs and guest houses within a short distance of Blake Hall.
Visit our Guest Information page for a list of local hotels and B&Bs in Essex.
Yes. Guests are welcome to leave their cars in our designated overnight parking area, at their own risk.
Vehicles can be collected between 9am and 12 midday the following day.
Yes, as a family-friendly wedding venue in Essex, children are very welcome at Blake Hall.
We kindly ask that parents or guardians supervise their children throughout the day to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all guests.
Need a helping hand? We recommend several wedding crèche services on our Recommended Suppliers.
Whilst we are closed in January and February, Blake Hall is perfect for winter celebrations in the months before and after. Our historic barns provide a warm, romantic atmosphere, enhanced by seasonal lighting and décor, and the surrounding grounds look stunning.
Planning a winter wedding? Get in touch to explore availability and ideas for your perfect day.
Spring weddings at Blake Hall are a real treat, with the sixty acres of grounds coming back to life around you. Daffodils, beautiful spring blossom and abdundant tulips moving into the magnificent wisteria and waves of alliums make for beautiful photographs, and the longer days mean more flexibility with your timeline. The Barns are as warm and welcoming as ever, while the gardens and terraces begin to open up as the season takes hold. If you are considering an outdoor ceremony under the Saddlery canopy, spring is a wonderful time to do it.
Summer is one of the most popular times to get married at Blake Hall, and it is easy to see why. The grounds are in full bloom, the terraces come into their own for reception drinks, and the long evenings give the whole day a little more room to breathe. The rose garden is at its best, the wildflower meadow is in full colour, and the barns stay beautifully cool whatever the weather outside is doing. An outdoor ceremony under the Saddlery is at its most spectacular in summer, with guests seated on the cedar benches in the sunshine.
Autumn weddings at Blake Hall are truly enchanting, with the venue surrounded by rich colours. Our rustic barns provide a cosy yet elegant atmosphere, while the fabulous dahlias continue to provide wonderful colour to the gardens and grounds which are ablaze with autumn leaves, making for stunning photo opportunities. Whether you’re looking for a warm, intimate celebration or a grand affair, Blake Hall offers the perfect backdrop for a magical autumn wedding.
For your guests
If your guests are travelling to Blake Hall, we’ve created a helpful guide with everything they need to plan their visit – including nearby accommodation, travel information and local recommendations.
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